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Dendrocalamus giganteus, commonly known as giant bamboo, [3] is a giant tropical and subtropical, dense-clumping species native to Southeast Asia. It is one of the largest bamboo species in the world.
Dendrocalamus asper, also known as giant bamboo or dragon bamboo (in China), is a giant, tropical, clumping species of bamboo native to Southeast Asia.In addition to its prolific nature across Asia, the plant's overall attractive appearance (and ease of care) has seen this species introduced widely across South America and Africa (namely Kenya, Malawi and Ghana), as well as Mexico and Florida. [1]
Giant bamboo is a common name for several large species of bamboo and may refer to: Large species in the genus Bambusa include: "Giant timber bamboo" (Bambusa oldhamii), a large (to 20 m) bamboo species originating from Taiwan; Bambusa balcooa larger (to 25 m) from Indo-China
Dendrocalamus is a tropical Asian genus of giant clumping bamboos in the grass family. [2] [3] It is found in the Indian subcontinent, China, and Southeast Asia. [4] Dendrocalamus giganteus is one of the tallest of bamboos, capable of reaching heights up to 46 m. [5] [6]
Bamboo is the main food of the giant panda, making up about 99% of its diet. [ 43 ] Bamboo contains large amounts of protein and very low amounts of carbohydrates allowing this plant to be the source of food for many animals. [ 44 ]
Bamboo is a group of woody perennial plants in the true grass family Poaceae. In the tribe Bambuseae, also known as bamboo, there are 91 genera and over 1,000 species. The size of bamboo varies from small annuals to giant timber bamboo. Bamboo evolved 30 to 40 million years ago, after the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event.